Office Manager

The Operations/Office Manager’s role will be extremely varied, responsible for overseeing the daily operations and smooth running of the office. They will manage and supervise a team of employees to ensure and improve productivity and ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to. As well as ensuring all tasks by the team are completed efficiently and effectively.

This role will coordinate and collaborate effectively with outsourcing teams to ensure operations are running smoothly, managing any paperwork and documentation, whilst ensuring to complete assigned projects within a timely manner.

The Office Manager will engage closely within Senior Management in the London Office, to develop and implement processes as well as any admin systems. This role will handle basic HR duties such as handling some recruitment, conducting interviews and onboard new employees, as well as managing employee records. The Office Manager will be first point of contact for employees in the Dubai Office.

Other responsibilities for this role will be facilities management, negotiating with suppliers whilst maintaining excellent relationships, keeping on top of contract and trade license renewal and maintenance of office supplies by checking stock and placing orders.

To be considered for this role, it is essential that the candidate have a minimum of 3 years administrative experience ideally within Professional Services.

In addition to exceptional customer service skills, excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal is required. As a proven Office Manager, the successful candidate will be highly organised, a self-starter with proven experience at managing tight deadlines. Our client is seeking a forward thinker, strong decision maker, a strong team player but is able to use their own initiative.